Dental Hygiene Instructor, Dental Materials

Position: Dental Hygiene Instructor, Dental Materials - Cape Cod Community College
Location: West Barnstable

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide instruction for Dental Materials Lecture (DEN
209) for the Fall 2026 semester with classes held Mondays 10:00 - 11:50 am.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Massachusetts Dental / Dental Hygiene License.

* Demonstrated teaching experience.

* Earned Master's Degree in dental hygiene or related field or Dental Degree.

* Recent professional experience in the field utilizing dental materials.

* Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.

ADDITIONAL

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Previous experience teaching dental materials lecture / laboratory.

* Previous experience teaching in a community college setting.

* Evidence of current teaching methodologies, including experiences with media, innovative use of evolving instructional technologies in the classroom, and the use of learning management systems such as Moodle.

* Skill in implementing active and collaborative learning strategies.

* Ability to work cooperatively to calibrate all laboratory sections.

* Experience with digital workflow i.e. scanning/Cerec.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

COMPENSATION:
Anticipated starting salary - Step I DCE Pay Scale (currently $3,024 for 2-credit course). Clinical/lab content will be paid at hourly rate, pursuant to the relevant contract. Part-time, non-benefited DCE/MCCC Unit position.

Final date to receive applications:
Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

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This appointment is subject to the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies.

The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.

Application Instructions:

ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

Begin the online application process by going to the APPLY NOW link. During the process you will be given an opportunity to upload required documents: a cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum requirements of the position and resume (failure to submit requested documents may result in disqualification). Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide three current professional letters of reference and transcripts.

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